Avignon A World Heritage Site
Nonfiction, Travel, Europe, France, Museums, Tours, & Points of Interest
| Author: | Jérôme Sabatier | ISBN: | 9791096111589 |
| Publisher: | Jérôme Sabatier | Publication: | May 28, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jérôme Sabatier |
| ISBN: | 9791096111589 |
| Publisher: | Jérôme Sabatier |
| Publication: | May 28, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Travel guide updated in February 2019.
Avignon is immediately associated with its bridge, known worldwide thanks to the now famous song. But Avignon is also, of course, bathed in history from its reign as capital of the papacy in the 14th century. This glorious period of its past provides visitors an exceptionally rich environment. Avignon also hosts an annual world-renown theater festival. Avignon is all of this, and much more. A bustling and lively city, Avignon is best enjoyed by walking in the heart of the city, absorbing its unique atmosphere and following in the footsteps of its history, religion and culture.
Here you’ll find all the information necessary to prepare your trip and your stay in Avignon in order to discover this exceptional site of indisputable universal value. You will find the following under the sections for the site : the reasons for its selection for the World Heritage list, the history of the site, many practical informations (Tourist Offices, suggested tours, museums, events, transports), and a selection of accommodation and restaurants. Informations, prices and opening hours shown are for 2019.
But most importantly, this "Avignon, A World Heritage Site" travel guide also offers a suggested itinerary for visiting each site and monument. You'll also find tips (transport, pricing, activities ... ), anecdotes and all the possibilities for family-friendly visits to encourage children and families in their discovery.
Let us guide you...
Travel guide updated in February 2019.
Avignon is immediately associated with its bridge, known worldwide thanks to the now famous song. But Avignon is also, of course, bathed in history from its reign as capital of the papacy in the 14th century. This glorious period of its past provides visitors an exceptionally rich environment. Avignon also hosts an annual world-renown theater festival. Avignon is all of this, and much more. A bustling and lively city, Avignon is best enjoyed by walking in the heart of the city, absorbing its unique atmosphere and following in the footsteps of its history, religion and culture.
Here you’ll find all the information necessary to prepare your trip and your stay in Avignon in order to discover this exceptional site of indisputable universal value. You will find the following under the sections for the site : the reasons for its selection for the World Heritage list, the history of the site, many practical informations (Tourist Offices, suggested tours, museums, events, transports), and a selection of accommodation and restaurants. Informations, prices and opening hours shown are for 2019.
But most importantly, this "Avignon, A World Heritage Site" travel guide also offers a suggested itinerary for visiting each site and monument. You'll also find tips (transport, pricing, activities ... ), anecdotes and all the possibilities for family-friendly visits to encourage children and families in their discovery.
Let us guide you...
